Edan Alexander

Over 150 young immigrants to make aliyah, join IDF, through Garin Tzabar this winter

The announcement follows about 350 arrivals in summer 2025, bringing the program’s total for the year to roughly 500 and marking a record since its founding in 1991.

Tzofim Garin Tzabar.
Former hostage, Israeli soldier Edan Alexander, attends an event at the Nova festival massacre site with a US delegation on December 3, 2025 in Re'eim, Israel.

Freed Gaza hostage Edan Alexander vows to 'give hell' to Hamas at Nova massacre site

Former hostage Edan Alexander returning to his home in New Jersey, June 19, 2025.

Released hostage Edan Alexander receives Fox's Honor Award, thanks Trump in acceptance speech

RELEASED HOSTAGE Edan Alexander is reunited with members of his family in May. Rather than retreat from the trauma he endured, he expressed his wish to rejoin his unit and continue serving in the IDF, says the writer.

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Witkoff: Hamas is afraid of Trump - and the truth is, they should be

Witkoff made the statements to families of the remaining hostages while speaking about the release of Edan Alexander.

 Steve Witkoff seen on a background of Hamas terrorists and a protest sign featuring US President Donald Trump (illustrative)

Father of Golani soldier defends Edan Alexander: ‘He saved my son’s life’

Edan Alexander volunteered to remain on base on October 7, 2023, which allowed Simon's son to go home.

 Edan Alexander, who has been released from captivity by Hamas, after he had been kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, reacts as he reunites with his parents in Reim, southern Israel, before flying to Tel Aviv May 12, 2025.

Israel at War Day 586: What's happening in Israel, Gaza, West Bank?

Earthquake felt in central Israel • Yinon Magal criticizes Edan Alexander's family • The ‘Post’ hears from inside Iran

 IDF soldiers operate in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, May 8, 2025.

Yinon Magal criticizes Edan Alexander's family for not thanking Netanyahu

In his post on X, Magal wrote: “Edan Alexander’s mother, in a disgusting display of good-naturedness and lack of culture, does not thank the prime minister.”

 Israeli journalist Yinon Magal speaks during the Jabotinsky conference in Jerusalem, December 23, 2024.

Letters to the editor, May 14, 2025: Bar of expectations

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

 Letters

Witkoff gifts Edan Alexander Star of David necklace belonging to his late son

Witkoff said he had worn the necklace for more than 25 years and now wanted Alexander to wear it in his son’s memory.

 Edan Alexander wearing Star of David necklace gifted by Steve Witkoff.